A critical analyse of the link between religion and violence, and exploration of contemporary topics of signi ficance.
Bringing together insights of a 20th century theorist of violence and religion, René Girard, with the latest scholarship on religion and violence.Key Themes:
- Islamist terrorism and radicalization in its various political, economic, religious, military and technological dimensions.
- The religious and political rhetoric of Western and Middle Eastern nations regarding the use of force in military or domestic contexts.
- Analyses of religious violence throughout history, and its representations and reactions in literature and culture.
Who: Academics, professionals, religious practitioners, military, police, and anyone interested in engaging this topic in respectful dialogue.
Format: Evening keynote addresses, followed by morning panel sessions on the same topic as keynote. The morning sessions will have extended time for discussion and questions to explore key conference themes, such as the relationship between religion and violence, and analysis of contemporary religious violence. Featuring a panel on violence and religion in Australian-Indigenous history.
The Call for Papers is currently open.
Where: Australian Catholic University, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
Registration:
Online: www.acu.edu.au/covr2016
Email: covr2016.FTP@acu.edu.au
Includes catering, and optional field-trips introducing Australian wildlife, history, and cuisine (at extra cost). There will also be a tribute dinner in honour of Girard (1923-2015).
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Australian Catholic University
Catholic Education Office Melbourne
115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Victoria 3065
Website: www.acu.edu.au/covr2016
Email: covr2016.FTP@acu.edu.au